Ethel Smith

Rosemary Bailey began her remarkable musical career at an early age after demonstrating perfect pitch and studying classical piano at DePaul University under Dr. Florence Galijikian. A national television appearance at age six, performing Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, introduced audiences to her extraordinary talent, but it was the discovery of the Hammond organ that defined her path.

Joe De Fio has had a long and exciting career in the music industry, especially in the area of piano sales! His career began in 1968 when he was hired as a salesman for Clark Music in New York. A few years later he began working for Bob Popyk, who focused on organ sales while Joe focused on pianos. Those were exciting times with promotions such as a 24-hour sale that was very successful and great fun. He later opened his own store - The Music Center - and ran it from 1981 to 1991. Associations with Hammond Organs and Jenkins Music followed before Joe opened a second store called P

Carol Jones-Zadel introduced new organs and keyboard products to music dealers around the world for over 50 years. Her sharp technical abilities made her a favorite with manufacturers and her warm, down-to-Earth personality made her among the most requested product artists in the industry. After traveling for a host of companies, Carol was hired by the Conn Organ Company where she met her husband Bob Zadel. They were known throughout the industry for their passion and devotion to music education and the music industry.